Author Topic: Not a Single Republican Delegate Is ‘Bound’ to Donald Trump (Read 11271 times)

sinkspur · « **on:** June 10, 2016, 12:51:47 am »

Not a Single Republican Delegate Is ‘Bound’ to Donald Trump

by DAVID FRENCH

June 9, 2016 6:22 PM

Those who claim otherwise would evade responsibility for his nomination.

Let’s begin with a simple proposition: As a matter of law and history, there is not a single “bound” delegate to the Republican National Convention. Not one delegate is required to vote for Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, or any other individual who “won” votes in the primary process. Each delegate will have to make his or her own choice. They — and they alone — will choose the Republican nominee.

The paragraph above contradicts much of what you’ve been told about the presidential nominating process, and it even contradicts state law in multiple jurisdictions, but state law does not govern the Republican party. The party governs itself, and according to the rules it has implemented, there is only one convention where the delegates were truly bound: 1976’s, when Gerald Ford fended off a challenge from Ronald Reagan. In every other Republican convention ever held, every delegate has been free to vote their conscience. Let’s break this down, legal step by legal step:.....

Read more at: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/436428/republican-convention-delegates-not-bound-donald-trump?utm_source=NR&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=June9French2

sitetest · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2016, 12:59:47 am »

Good article. Well-explained.

Oceander · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:01:40 am »

How soon before the harpies descend.

Fantom · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:02:06 am »

Such is true.

RoosGirl · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:03:41 am »

Heads exploding in 3....2....1....

WAC · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:07:13 am »

Quote from: Oceander on June 10, 2016, 01:01:40 am

How soon before the harpies descend.

Trump supporters are generally behind in understanding the process so I expect Trump and the supporters will get their pants in a knot again and the whining and screaming will occur as normal.

Won't be the first time...doe I hear a "It's Not fair!" train coming again!

RoosGirl · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:07:41 am »

This is a lot clearer explanation than the other two articles that were posted about this. Anyone planning a letter writing campaign to the delegates once we know who they are?

Bigun · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:08:21 am »

Quote

Not a Single Republican Delegate Is ‘Bound’ to Donald Trump

I've only been telling you this for how long now?

Sanguine · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:10:53 am »

Which might at least partially explain why Trumpers are so unhappy and confrontational.

ABX · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:11:14 am »

Excerpted original post.

Oceander · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:12:17 am »

Quote from: RoosGirl on June 10, 2016, 01:07:41 am

This is a lot clearer explanation than the other two articles that were posted about this. Anyone planning a letter writing campaign to the delegates once we know who they are?

I will.

Sanguine · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:13:49 am »

Quote from: Oceander on June 10, 2016, 01:12:17 am

I will.

OK, please put me on your list of helpers. This could be a seriously worthwhile exercise.

...grammar, $#%@%#!!

Bigun · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:18:14 am »

Quote from: Oceander on June 10, 2016, 01:12:17 am

I will.

Can't hurt but I will tell you that they already being made quite aware of this!

RoosGirl · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:19:24 am »

Quote from: Bigun on June 10, 2016, 01:18:14 am

Can't hurt but I will tell you that they already being made quite aware of this!

It's easier to have courage to act when you know others are supporting you.

Fantom · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:19:53 am »

Quote from: Bigun on June 10, 2016, 01:08:21 am

I've only been telling you this for how long now?

Eight stone years.

Oceander · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:20:16 am »

Quote from: Bigun on June 10, 2016, 01:18:14 am

Can't hurt but I will tell you that they already being made quite aware of this!

I know, but sometimes getting tons and tons of mail asking them to take advantage of being unbound will help to give some dutch courage.

mlizzy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:21:44 am »

kjam22 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:23:12 am »

Quote from: Bigun on June 10, 2016, 01:08:21 am

I've only been telling you this for how long now?

Yep. It's not rocket science that the party can do whatever they want in the convention. Disqualify King Trumpy for whatever reason they want. Kick him out of the party or whatever they want. Change rules or whatever. Question is if they'll have the guts to do it. I wouldn't bet on it.

Bigun · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:27:58 am »

Quote from: Fantom on June 10, 2016, 01:19:53 am

Eight stone years.

:finger:

ABX · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:34:21 am »

Quote from: RoosGirl on June 10, 2016, 01:07:41 am

Anyone planning a letter writing campaign to the delegates once we know who they are?

Watch this site-- http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P16/R-Alloc.phtml They generally post lists as they are made available.

sitetest · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:35:09 am »

Quote from: Oceander on June 10, 2016, 01:12:17 am

I will.

I'd try to help, when I'm not working, at treatment, or in the hospital, or the doctor, or pt. I just realized I'm kinda busy.

Mechanicos · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:37:08 am »

Eric Erickson lies will result in every Cruz delegate being ejected from the Convention. They are bound under both State and National rules. And he knows this. Per USSC the National will remove and replace any delegate who plays this game as well as any party encouraging it. This has happened before with the Libertarians and it did not turn out well then either.

You NeverTrump also have another problem Manfort has made sure he has vast majority of Trump delegates.

kjam22 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:39:58 am »

Quote from: Mechanicos on June 10, 2016, 01:37:08 am

Eric Erickson lies will result in every Cruz delegate being ejected from the Convention. They are bound under both State and National rules. And he knows this. Per USSC the National will remove and replace any delegate who plays this game as well as any party encouraging it. This has happened before with the Libertarians and it did not turn out well then either.

You NeverTrump also have another problem Manfort has made sure he has vast majority of Trump delegates.

All it takes is a vote to disqualify King Trumpy for "bad behavior" or any other reason. Prior to casting delegate votes for president. The party can do whatever it wants

Mechanicos · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:44:26 am »

Quote from: kjam22 on June 10, 2016, 01:39:58 am

All it takes is a vote to disqualify King Trumpy for "bad behavior" or any other reason. Prior to casting delegate votes for president. The party can do whatever it wants

You do not get it The RNC has anointed Trump. They per the USSC are masters of the convention. They can eject, void and replace anybody trying this. The price will be NO input in the platform etc going forward. Make no mistake Trump people will not allow it either and thanks to Manfort they will vastly outnumber your people. I would like to see Cruz people involved in going forward, but this stupidity will cause them to get kicked out.

RoosGirl · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:44:56 am »

Quote from: Mechanicos on June 10, 2016, 01:37:08 am

Eric Erickson lies will result in every Cruz delegate being ejected from the Convention. They are bound under both State and National rules. And he knows this. Per USSC the National will remove and replace any delegate who plays this game as well as any party encouraging it. This has happened before with the Libertarians and it did not turn out well then either.

You NeverTrump also have another problem Manfort has made sure he has vast majority of Trump delegates.

Name the Trump delegates. Additionally, name the Trump delegates on the rules committee. I would like to see a list.